FREE climbing opportunity for 20 children with special needs, physical or developmental!20 children will be able to climb the indoor climbing walls at the Spokane Valley YMCA. All children will be required to wear a safety harness. Children with physical challenges will be able to experience climbing while utilizing one of our special adaptive harnesses.

Rock climbing can be an excellent opportunity for children with special needs for a variety of reasons. It has been shown that climbing can increase spatial perception, hand-eye coordination and balance. It also teaches children about advanced planning, problem-solving and goal-setting skills that are useful not only in school, but in life.

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED!Age limit: 3 months to 103 years!

Saturday, Sept. 23, 20171:00 pm until 3:00 pm

Volunteer belayers / coaches are also needed!A sponsor is also needed so that we can give each child a T-shirt!